Queen Elizabeth updates: State funeral ends 11 days of ceremonies

Queen Elizabeth was buried with her husband, Prince Philip.

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Last Updated: September 19, 2022, 3:52 PM EDT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully" on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Balmoral Castle, the British royal family's estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She was 96.

Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and, in June, celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as queen.

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Sep 17, 2022, 7:07 PM EDT

Bidens land in London for queen's funeral

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have landed in London to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday.

Ahead of the state funeral, they plan to attend a reception hosted by King Charles III on Sunday, among other events.

Sep 17, 2022, 1:34 PM EDT

Queen's grandchildren hold vigil inside Westminster Hall

The queen's grandchildren gathered for a vigil in Westminster Hall on Saturday as mourners passed through and paid their respects.

PHOTO: Queen Elizabeth II 's grandchildren hold a vigil beside the coffin in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, Sept. 17, 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II 's grandchildren (clockwise from front centre) the Prince of Wales, Peter Phillips, James, Viscount Severn, Princess Eugenie, the Duke of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Lady Louise Windsor and Zara Tindall hold a vigil beside the coffin of their grandmother as it lies in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London.
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PHOTO: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrive to mount a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrive to mount a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022.
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Sep 17, 2022, 1:34 PM EDT

Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not attend State Reception

Despite earlier reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited to a State Reception of World Leaders on Sunday, only working members of the royal family have been invited.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk as procession with the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state on September 14, 2022 in London.
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Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are not working royals, will also not be at the reception.

Sep 17, 2022, 1:31 PM EDT

King Charles II meets with Commonwealth prime ministers

King Charles II met with prime ministers of Commonwealth countries Canada, Australia, the Bahamas, Jamaica and New Zealand on Saturday, according to Buckingham Palace.

These were the king's first meetings with country leaders as head of state.

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